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Maine Groups Join Forces to Fight Attacks on Clean Air Act
MPBN News Some health professionals claim that Maine's geographic location and the national rise in toxic air pollution are resulting in alarming increases in asthma among children. It's difficult for Mark Conley of Raymond not to become emotional when he thinks … |
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Clean Cars program good for our Arizona air
East Valley Tribune Cleaner cars not only reduce air pollution and decrease adverse public health effects such as asthma attacks, but they save consumers money at the pump, which is particularly important as gas prices continue to fluctuate. It is no wonder that Arizonans … AZ Weighs Cancelling Clean Cars Program |
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Don't weaken the Clean Air Act
York Daily Record Air pollution can exacerbate an array of illnesses, from asthma to lung and heart disease. Children are particularly vulnerable to poor air quality and least able to cope with its effects. Days when ozone levels reach dangerous highs can even mean some … American Lung Association |
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EPA Administrator: Clean Air Regs Needed To Protect Children's Health
KCUR (kcur) – The Environmental Protection Agency wants to clamp tighter regulations on pollutants that can cause asthma and other chronic health problems. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson was in Kansas City today, promoting the proposed regulations. … EPA Administrator Jackson to visit KC hospital to highlight asthma awareness. |
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Clean Air Act puts health, safety first
Delaware County Daily Times But people with asthma and other respiratory illnesses will be far too sick to step outdoors on many days, thanks to air pollution in our region. Fortunately, there is an agency in Washington —- the US Environmental Protection Agency —- working hard … |
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Sanders: 'We will stand up for the Clean Air Act'
BurlingtonFreePress.com More than 12000 children in Vermont have asthma, and parents value the Clean Air Act, credited with avoiding 1.7 million cases of aggravated asthma attacks annually. Since the Clean Air Act became law in 1970, we reduced major air pollutants by 64 … |
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EPA Seeking Comments In Tulsa On Proposed Clean Air Plan
News On 6 The EPA says exposure to sulfur dioxide can cause respiratory problems like increased asthma and aggravate existing heart disease. Thursday's meeting will be held at the Tulsa Tech, Riverside Campus in the Auditorium of the Alliance Conference Center … EPA says OK needs to clean up Oklahoma residents air views on EPA plan High sulfur dioxide emissions could lead to stronger restrictions |
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EPA says OK needs to clean up
KFOR The EPA says sulfur dioxide is dangerous; it can create toxic rain and can potentially cause respiratory and cardiovascular problems including asthma. "We're at an energy crossroads. We have the option to either continue relying on this outdated energy … Oklahoma residents air views on EPA plan High sulfur dioxide emissions could lead to stronger restrictions |
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Asthma Increases if Clean Air Act Goes off the Rails
TRCB News If the Congress decides to block updates to the Clean Air Act, then what exactly will happen to the widespread of asthma and related fast-rising health care costs in Michigan? According to the report released by Health Care Without Harm, … Report: Asthma likely to increase if Clean Air Act derailed Pollution rules could be eased despite increase in asthma Nurses to Congress: Blocking EPA Will Worsen Asthma |
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Report: Asthma likely to increase if Clean Air Act derailed
Midland Daily News What will happen to the asthma "epidemic" in Michigan and related fast-rising health care costs if Congress decides to block updates to the Clean Air Act? Three registered nurses addressed those questions during a press conference Wednesday. … Pollution rules could be eased despite increase in asthma Nurses to Congress: Blocking EPA Will Worsen Asthma Report: Asthma costs top $2 billion in Ohio |
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